Safe As Houses?
Written on 23rd January 2015 Planning going on holidays this summer? The getting-there-and-back part can be stressful enough even before you begin to worry; Did I remember to arm the house’s security system? Did I leave the garage door open? Did I forget to switch off the heating? Commonly the answer is “I don’t remember” and for the next 10 days that worry is firmly planted in the back of your mind. Not an ideal start to any holiday!...
We shine a light on Smart Lighting
Written on 9th January 2015 Whether you are completing a new build or you are refurbishing your existing home, lighting is one of the most significant ways of subtly but effectively creating the perfect ambience for both you, your family and your guests. When skillfully applied, lighting can ignite a wide range of emotional responses, helping to make a party more cheerful or a romantic dinner more intimate. Smart lighting is also an...
Your Wiring Guide for Smart Home Building
Written on 10th December 2014 As winter draws in and we look forward to snuggling up in front of the fire for Christmas, the building season also winds down for a short break. In spring it will be full steam ahead for building so now is the time to plan and according to the CSO homebuilders should be optimistic about the overall demand for new homes in 2015 and 2016. As new housing starts to gear up, builders and buyers should be...
3 Home Theatre Setups – Tips for home cinema automation with a difference
Written on 18th November, 2014 Have you ever been given the task to select a movie on Netflix for the family or friends to watch? This can be a tricky task to say the least! The responsibility of picking a movie that’s right for the mood or for the specific group of people watching is not to be taken lightly. The wrong movie can easily kill the vibe of an otherwise enjoyable evening. The films we choose to watch are important, but the...
TechFit Donegal project
TechFit are currently completing a very interesting home automation project in County Donegal. This was a 3000 sq ft extension and renovation. The client wanted to modernise a 1970’s family home. On the client’s wish-list was energy saving lighting, an audio visual system, home cinema and a security system. To complete this job TechFit used a Control4 system, which enables the client to control all of the above with one simple...
TechFit are proud to work with The Saoirse Foundation for the launch of the second Bumbleance
The Saoirse Foundation is an Irish charity working towards creating a better world for critically ill children all over Ireland. TechFit are currently working closely with The Saoirse Foundation to kit out a specially designed ambulance called the Bumbleance. This is the second Bumbleance to be worked on by TechFit and is being kitted out with state of art technology and control systems.
The Bumbleance is a modern interactive children’s ambulance service that transports critically ill children between home and national treatment centres, hospices and respite centres.
The Bumbleance is the brainchild of Tony Heffernan, who along with his wife Mary founded The Saoirse Foundation in March 2010 after their late daughter Saoirse was diagnosed with Batten Disease and sadly passed away in January 2011.
